Assistant Company Secretary II Opportunity at DBSA

Position Overview

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks an experienced Assistant Company Secretary II to ensure effective corporate governance and provide comprehensive secretariat support to the Board. This critical role requires maintaining compliance with statutory frameworks, ethical standards, and best practices while facilitating efficient Board operations.

Core Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Advise directors on governance responsibilities under Companies Act, King IV, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate director onboarding and ongoing training programs
• Monitor implementation of board decisions and regulatory compliance
• Manage corporate disclosures and statutory reporting

Board Support Services

• Coordinate board and committee meeting logistics
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes
• Maintain board documentation and action registers
• Facilitate communication between board members and management

Strategic Operations

• Review and update board charters and terms of reference
• Monitor legal developments affecting company operations
• Implement efficient secretariat administration systems

Required Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Law/Finance/Accounting or related field
• 7-8 years’ corporate secretariat experience
• Expertise in Companies Act, King IV, PFMA and FSRA
• Proven experience advising senior executives and boards

Preferred Qualifications

• Admitted attorney/legal qualification
• Experience in state-owned enterprises or financial sector
• Corporate governance certification

Key Competencies

• Advanced corporate governance knowledge
• Exceptional minute-taking and report writing skills
• Strategic planning and organizational abilities
• Executive-level stakeholder management
• Ethical decision-making capabilities